Cries of the Residents of Scarborough-Guildwood!!!
The residents of Scarborough-Guildwood have finally risen up and are demanding new leadership and a new vision for their community. Finally! A Wind of Change is coming on October 26, 2026. A win for ROBERT BAZIL is a win for all the people and City Hall will now listen to bold and strong representation.
The TomTom Traffic Index ranks Toronto as the second-most congested city in Canada (behind Vancouver) and ninth overall in North America. Driving just 10 kilometres in central Toronto takes an average of 26 minutes and 40 seconds, with average rush-hour speeds crawling at just 18.9 km/h.
Accessing childcare in Toronto is currently defined by severe systemic bottlenecks. While the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system has successfully lowered daily fees for enrolled centers to a maximum cap of $22 a day, the drop in price has caused a massive surge in demand.
The mental health of Torontonians is in a significant and unprecedented decline, with only 52% of residents reporting good mental health down from 73%. Findings from the landmark Thrive Toronto Mental Health Report Card and the City of Toronto’s Our Health, Our City Strategy reveal severe structural issues, growing waitlists, and deep socio-economic inequalities.
Auditor General highlight chronic underfunding and outdated management across Toronto's 1,500+ parks, leading to degraded paths, unmaintained winter trails, and broken amenities. Heavy public use and climate stress have accelerated erosion along shorelines and ravines, leading to multi-year construction projects.
Toronto's housing crisis is driven by a severe shortage of new supply, high municipal fees, elevated interest rates, and rapid population growth. Average home prices hover around $1.2 million, requiring a median-income earner over 25 years to save for a down payment, while high rents and low vacancy rates continue to squeeze tenants.
Toronto is experiencing its highest rate of firearm-related violent crime in 15 years, with a significant 12% increase in incidents according to Statistics Canada. This localized surge sharply contrasts with a general decline in gun violence across western Canadian urban areas.
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Toronto exceeds $2,500, while a two-bedroom tops $3,300. Single mothers with an average low income often have to spend 70% or more of their total earnings just to stay housed.